Cornell EuGene Brown, 58, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Cornell was born May 1, 1963 in Benton Harbor, MI, the son of Cornelius Brown and Rosa Price. He attended Battle Creek Public Schools, graduating from Battle Creek Central. He had many friends that referred to him as Corn, CornPone, Niff, Niffers and Skeet. He was employed by Courtesy Limo Service until Covid.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Cornelius Brown; Brother, Vincent DeeWayne Brown and Sister, Rochella Ann Brown.
Cornell is survived by his Mother, Rosa Horton; Son, Cornell Eugene Brown Jr.; Daughter, Deniese Elizabeth Brown; Step-Children, Destiney Brown and Katrina Brown of Battle Creek, Roger Saylor of Oklahoma; Aunts, Kathie Pringle of Dover, DE, Alma Clay of Glendale, AZ; Uncle, William (Lavera) Brown of Battle Creek; Niece, Shanelle Brown. Also his best friend who was like a brother to him, Chris Evans; Good friends whom he referred to as Uncle Chuck also Bill Bush.
Per his request, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of his life will take place at a later date.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service, 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com